What is SIST EN 358:2019-Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height – Belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint?
SIST EN 358:2019 is a European standard that specifies requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) used for work positioning or restraint, intended to prevent falls from a height. This standard covers belts and lanyards that are used in combination with a full-body harness or work positioning belt.
It defines minimum requirements for the design, construction, and performance of work positioning and restraint systems. It specifies testing procedures for these systems to ensure they can withstand the loads and stresses they will encounter during use. Additionally, the standard provides guidelines for the marking and information that should be provided with the equipment.
So, SIST EN 358:2019 is an important standard for manufacturers and users of personal protective equipment used for work positioning and restraint. As it helps ensure that the equipment is designed and tested to meet minimum safety requirements.
Requirements of EN 358:2019
General requirements: This covers the requirements for design, construction, and materials used in belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint.
Performance requirements: This part specifies the minimum performance requirements for belts and lanyards. In terms of breaking strength, static strength, dynamic strength, and durability.
Test methods: This section describes the test methods used to determine the compliance of the belts and lanyards with the requirements of the standard.
Finally, Marking and information supplied by the manufacturer: This part specifies the information that should be provided by the manufacturer. Including marking, instructions for use, and maintenance.
Therefore, SIST EN 358:2019 provides guidance on the minimum requirements that personal protective equipment (belts and lanyards) should meet for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height.
Benefits of SIST EN 358:2019
Improved safety: The standard specifies requirements for belts and lanyards used for work positioning and restraint. Ensuring that they provide adequate protection against falls from height. Thus, this can help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
Clear guidelines: This standard provides clear guidelines for manufacturers and users of work positioning and restraint equipment. Ensuring that everyone involved is on the same page regarding the performance and quality of these products.
Increased confidence: By following the requirements of SIST EN 358:2019, users of work positioning and restraint equipment can have increased confidence in the safety and reliability of the equipment they are using.
Harmonization: EN 358:2019 is a harmonized standard, meaning that it has been developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders and can be applied across the European Union. Thus, this helps to ensure consistency and compatibility of equipment across different countries and regions.
Improved productivity: By ensuring that workers are adequately protected against falls from height, SIST EN 358:2019 can help to boost productivity by reducing downtime due to accidents and injuries.
Who needs SIST EN 358:2019-Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height – Belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint?
SIST EN 358:2019 is applicable to personal protective equipment (PPE) for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height. This includes belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint.
This standard is relevant to those who work in industries where working at height is required. Such as construction, industrial maintenance, and telecommunications. It is also applicable to those responsible for specifying, purchasing and using PPE for work positioning and restraint.
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